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SE51 YLH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 YLH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,056 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle but not affecting overall security

Pass 8 Mar 2025 106,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear at floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 92,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fog light sticky

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,459 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,678 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,688 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wheelbearings to be tested on retest

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cant see inner rear brake discs for backing plate

Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,586 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 43,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SE51 YLH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE51 YLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SE51 YLH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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